In 2009, the song " Crack a Bottle", a collaboration with label-mates Dr. The song also reached the top of various national charts worldwide. In 2002, Eminem released the singles " Without Me" and " Cleanin' Out My Closet" from his album The Eminem Show, as well as the single " Lose Yourself" from the 8 Mile soundtrack, which became his first number one song on the Hot 100 and remained on the top for 12 weeks. "Stan" was the album's most successful single outside of the States, while it failed to reach the top 50 in Eminem's home country. The third single from the album, " Stan", featured vocals from British singer Dido, sampled from her song " Thank You". The lead single from Eminem's third studio album, The Marshall Mathers LP, was the song " The Real Slim Shady", which became his first entry in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100. It and "Guilty Conscience" both reached the top 5 in the UK. Eminem's first song to enter the Billboard Hot 100 was " My Name Is", which was released in 1999 and became the most successful single from The Slim Shady LP. He has also featured in 22 singles as a guest artist, while entering the charts with over 100 additional songs.Įminem's debut single, " Just Don't Give a Fuck", was released in 1998 and was included in Slim Shady EP, as well as in his second studio album, The Slim Shady LP, which featured a re-worked version of the song. February 6, 1994: Nirvana embarks on a tour of Europe.American rapper Eminem has released 57 singles as a lead artist and nine promotional singles.January 7, 1994: Nirvana plays the Seattle Arena.December 16, 1993: MTV airs Nirvana’s “Unplugged” show.Cris and Curt Kirkwood of the Meat Puppets sit in on three Meat Puppets songs. November 19, 1993: Nirvana tapes an all-acoustic show for “MTV Unplugged” at Sony Studios in New York.October 18, 1993: Nirvana starts a three-month tour of North America.September 21, 1993: In Utero is released.L7, the Breeders and Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy are also on the bill. April 9, 1993: Nirvana plays a concert at San Francisco’s Cow Palace to raise awareness of and generate aid for rape survivors in Bosnia-Herzegovina.December 15, 1992: Incesticide, a collection of B-sides and rarities, is released.April 1992: Nirvana appears on the cover of Rolling Stone.January/February 1992: Nirvana tours Australia, Japan and Hawaii.MTV airs “Smells Like Teen Spirit” video constantly the song is hailed as an anthem for a generation. November 1991: The band starts a six-week European tour as Nirvanamania sweeps the United States.October 12, 1991: Nevermind is certified a gold album.September 24, 1991: Nevermind is released.The tour is documented in the film 1991: The Year Punk Broke. August 1991: Nirvana opens for Sonic Youth on a European festival tour, which includes a landmark performance at the Reading Festival.Winter 1991: Nirvana signs with DGC Records.October 1990: Nirvana briefly tours England with L7.September 25, 1990: Dave Grohl, former drummer for Washinton, D.C.’s Scream, joins Nirvana.June 1989: Bleach is released on Sub Pop.October 30, 1988: Kurt smashes his first guitar.Sub Pop co-honcho Jonathan Poneman hears the tape and offers to put out a Nirvana single. January 23, 1988: Nirvana records a 10-song demo with the “Godfather of Grunge,” legendary Seattle producer Jack Endino.December 1987: Kurt, Krist and drummer Aaron Burckhard form the original lineup of Nirvana in Aberdeen, Washington.They play in several bands together, including Stiff Woodies. February 20, 1967: Kurt Cobain is born.